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Norwich City’s Emiliano Marcondes is on the ‘brink’ of leaving the Championship side.

The 31-year-old first arrived in England when Brentford signed him on a free transfer in 2018.

He then moved to AFC Bournemouth again on a free transfer in July 2021. At the end of last season, Andoni Ierola released the attacking midfielder, who was without a club until he was signed by Norwich City in October.

Since moving to Carrow Road, the Dane has played 738 minutes, scoring one goal and two assists. His only goal came in the Canaries’ 3–1 league win over Queens Park Rangers in November.

Marcondes has an XG of 2.26 and XA of 1.78, he created two and missed four big chances in the championship. He made 0.6 key passes and 0.9 tackles per game for Norwich City.

The English club parted ways with Liam Manning and appointed Phillip Clement as his successor in November.

Marcondes agrees to leave Norwich City

The Dane played 337 minutes in eight matches under the former Rangers boss, before losing prominence. To put this into context, he only made one appearance this year, and it was against Stoke City on 4 January.

last month, the player said He is still considering a move after Norwich City tried to get rid of him in the winter market.

express Now report the latest on his immediate future and reveal he is ‘on the verge of leaving’ Clement’s side.

Both parties have agreed to part ways without a transfer fee involved. In other words, Norwich City will let him leave as a free agent.

The winter window in the UK closed on 2 February and he can still change clubs outside the transfer window. However, he will have to move to a league where the window is still open.

The Sweden and Norway windows are open until March 25 and 31, respectively. He is attracting interest from unnamed clubs from both countries. Emiliano Marcondes is interested in a move, as long as he finds a club that suits him.

Exit beneficial for Norwich City and player

Marcondes’ contract is until the end of this season transfer market It is now worth €800,000.

Clement is unlikely to change his stance on the former Bees man. Therefore, an exit, even if on a free transfer, suits both him and Norwich City.

He can then look for a new club to play for while the Championship side can save on his wages for the next three months.

It will be interesting to see where he ends up next.

Washington, DC – One of the Washington Wizards’ most dramatic games of the season was a 123-118 home loss to the Houston Rockets on Monday, which included a Trae Young ejection. But third-year guard Bilal Coulibaly’s season-high 23 points (9-16, 5-7 3-point) were the most important aspect of the night for Washington’s development.

The 21-year-old player told ClutchPoints after the game What has helped him improve? Recently his shooting took place.

Bilal Coulibaly scored a season-high 23 points tonight and went 5 of 7 from deep. His shot has improved significantly recently, and he attributes it to getting more reps and finding his rhythm. The oft-injured guard has been in the lineup consistently since late January, having… pic.twitter.com/EbxySnQcwl

-Joshua Valdez (@joshvaldez100) 3 March 2026

“Just getting more reps, being out there more,” he said. “Finding my rhythm, and yeah, just my thing.”

Koulibaly’s recent increase in shooting efficiency has coincided with his healthiest stretch of the season. The 6-foot-7-inch, 195-pound player has appeared in 15 of the Wizards’ last 16 games after missing multiple contests in each month from October through January. He struggled offensively throughout the postseason, topping out with a 41.7% field goal clip in January and a 29.6% 3-point clip in November. However, he posted a 46% field goal clip (33.3% 3-point) in February.

Head coach Brian Keefe was asked if the improvement was due to more reps or any specific changes such as his shooting form.

He said, “I’m not going to go into that specifically, but you know, he’s diligent about his craft, he’s working on specific things.” “It’s really intentional, and you have to put time into it, and he’s doing it all.”

While Keefe kept the details to himself, Coulibaly’s look now looks more effortless than ever. For example, the shot of the original Frenchman in this practice clip from October 18 was disjointed, because he didn’t always release the ball At the top of his jump.

After practice, Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly hit three shots. Coulibaly continued to work after suffering a thumb injury at the EuroBasket. pic.twitter.com/xVcoVyCm8d

-Joshua Valdez (@joshvaldez100) 18 October 2025

However, Monday’s game was a different story. The clip below shows Coulibaly shooting with fluid motion And without a hitch, when he hit an off-dribble three after letting the ball go at the top of his jump.

Four triples in the first half for Bilal

📊 14 PTS | 4 pm 3 pm pic.twitter.com/Q5d76aewLj

– Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) 3 March 2026

The eye test shows that Coulibaly has made necessary changes to his mechanics, which could change the direction of his career. At this point, the two-time Rising Star has established himself as a defensive specialist with supreme athleticism, as he is known for explosive dunks. But his field goal clip has decreased each season, as he posted a 43.5% mark as a rookie before dropping to 42.1% last year and 41.9% this year. Additionally, his three-point percentage as a rookie dropped from 34.6 last season to 28.1, and this year he is at 30.4%. This has made him a liability offensively.

Injuries have played a role, as Koulibaly was shut down in March 2024 with a right wrist fracture and then again last March with a hamstring strain. Additionally, the 2023 No. 7 overall pick had thumb surgery in September after tearing a ligament while playing for France at EuroBasket, causing him to miss the first four games of the season. He also had other minor illnesses due to which he lost time.

It’s difficult for a player to settle into a rhythm and improve when he’s constantly injured, but if Koulibaly continues to stay healthy and efficient offensively, he’ll make a strong case as a long-term player ahead of his first extension-eligible offseason.

Young, who will make his Wizards debut on Thursday at home against the Utah Jazz, should get more open looks than Coulibaly because of his offensive intensity. If the latter player takes advantage of the opportunity, he could finish the season with a career-best shooting percentage.

Trae Young, Kevin Durant headline fun Wizards-Rockets contest

Young (knee/quad) didn’t play Monday, but he made his presence known when he was ejected for walking the floor in street clothes while Washington rookie Jameer Watkins and Houston forward Tari Eason got into an altercation. Youth was stuck For Watkins, as Eason had pushed him to the ground moments earlier.

Trae Young was benched from Wizards-Rockets before even playing a minute with the team 😳

He went to the floor during an argument between Jameer Watkins and Tari Eason.

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– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 3 March 2026

Fans cheered Young as he entered the tunnel, and after the game he posted about the incident on social media.

He added, “Don’t expect me to be out in DC that many times.. but I’ll definitely bring that energy and competitiveness when I come back for my brothers.”

Although Young broke the rules by taking the court as a passive player, it showed that he cared about his teammates. Additionally, the former All-NBA honoree announced via social media on Tuesday that he will not be suspended before Thursday’s start.

Additionally, Rockets superstar and D.C.-area native Kevin Durant recorded 30 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3-point) with seven rebounds in 37 minutes on his homecoming night. The 37-year-old also became irritated with second-year Wizards guard Bub Carrington as the two talked trash before pushing Carrington back at the end of the game. The latter player then fell to the ground and Durant faced a technical foul.

However, the future Hall of Famer held no grudge against Washington. it was seemed to be giving signals Second-year Wizards wing Keyshawn George postgame via On SI’s Lachard Binkley.

KD loves basketball. Even after playing 37 minutes, he is still giving the other team’s youngsters pointers that they can use for the rest of their careers. pic.twitter.com/HvUUvyak7m

– Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) 3 March 2026

Durant also said he is “excited for the hometown team”, now that youth and star big man Anthony Davis is in the district via Carita Park of Double Take Sports. Wizards fans haven’t had much to get excited about in recent years, but the team’s young core combined with their new stars and whoever they draft in the lottery this summer gives them a chance to be competitive next season and beyond.

Last summer, Stade de Reims allowed Cedric Kypré to join Ipswich Town on a season-long loan deal.

Before their arrival at Portman Road, Sport Witness Covered Claims Sunderland want to sign him.

Serious interest was shown from Regis Le Bris, but it is unclear why the Black Cats could not get a final deal done. Ipswich Town were successful in their attempt to sign the centre-back.

Ivory Coast International launched its championship for Tractor Boys in September. He was in and out of the playing eleven until November and has been a regular since then.

Kipre has played 2,259 minutes in 26 matches for Kieran McKenna in all competitions and scored three goals.

Africa Foot Now there is a report on Ipswich Town’s plans for the 29-year-old’s future after this season.

Ipswich Town decide on defender

According to reports, the Championship side have secured a €4.5m purchase option. The former West Bromwich Albion man’s performances have convinced Ipswich Town to exercise the clause to extend his stay.

Therefore, Africa Foot now claim the player is ‘on the verge of extending his stay’ at McKenna’s side. The outlet further added that the English club will offer the defender a three-year contract.

Stade de Reims were relegated from Ligue 1 the previous season, and this convinced Kipre to leave them for Ipswich Town.

The report suggests that discussions are ongoing between the two clubs to finalize a permanent transfer. Negotiations may take place to sort out details or work out payment terms related to the transfer.

Ipswich Town now sit third in the Championship, level on points with fourth-placed Hull City and one point ahead of fifth-placed Millwall.